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Essential Colombia to Peru & Brazil - 33 days

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Tour Overview

GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 55): Journey from Medellin in Colombia to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on this 33-day group tour that stays in hostels and dorm accommodation and also visits Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Discover cities including Bogota, Cusco, La Paz, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo, hike the Inca Trail and explore legendary Machu Picchu. Take a 3-day tour of Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats, ride a cable car over La Paz and cycle through Chile's Valley of the Moon. Cruise on Lake Titicaca, hike in the Patagonian mountains, see both sides of Iguazu Falls and end in Rio with visits to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and beach time on Copacabana.

Start

Medellin

End

Rio de Janeiro

Destination

Rio de Janeiro

Days

33

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 20

Min Age

18

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Trip Code: ESCTCB

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Medellin - Begin your adventure in the Colombian city, with guided sightseeing, a tango class and a day trip to Guatape

  • Bogota - Cycle through the downtown area of the Colombian capital, enjoy a graffiti art experience and ride the funicular up to Monserrate

  • Cusco - Wander through the Plaza de Armas, visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and enjoy free time in the former Inca capital

  • Inca Trail - Embark on a three day Andes trek to Machu Picchu, camping along the route (the Salkantay Trail is an alternative hike if Inca Trail permits are unavailable - see Trip Notes for details)

  • Machu Picchu - Join a guided tour of the Lost City, one of the world's most impressive archaeological sites

  • Puno - Cruise on the world's highest navigable lake, Titicaca, to see the islands of the Uros people

  • La Paz - Tour highlights of the Bolivian capital and ride a cable car over the world's highest capital

  • Uyuni Salt Flats - Spend three days exploring these desolate salt flats, taking in the landscapes in rugged 4X4 vehicles

  • San Pedro de Atacama - Ride bikes to Valle de la Luna and enjoy incredible views of the night sky from an observatory

  • Buenos Aires - Dance the tango at an included lesson, explore the Argentine capital by bike and enjoy a stadium tour at the home of Boca Juniors

  • Ushuaia - Hike to Laguna Esmerelda and take a catamaran trip in the Beagle Channel

  • Iguazu Falls - Discover both sides of the falls, hike to Devil's Throat and ride a train around Iguazu National Park

  • Rio de Janeiro - End your tour in Brazil with visits to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

5 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 4 dinners (Non-Trekking Option includes 1 additional dinner on day 10 and 1 additional breakfast on day 11)
26 nights dorm accommodation in hostels, 3 nights camping on the Inca Trail, 1 overnight bus from La Paz - Uyuni & 2 nights in guesthouses on the Uyuni Salt Flats
Escorted by an English-speaking tour leader (you may not have the same tour leader for the whole tour)
All transportation as per the itinerary
6 flights from Cali - Bogota, Bogota - Cusco, San Pedro de Atacama - Buenos Aires (via Santiago), Buenos Aires - Ushuaia, Ushuaia - Iguazu & Iguazu - Sao Paulo
Guided sightseeing in Medellin incuding walking tour & visit to Comuna 13
Spanish lessons with your tour leader in Medellin & Buenos Aires
Day trip to Guatape including Penol-Guatape Reservoir hike, and kayaking on the Penol-Guatape Reservoir

Not Included

International flights at the start/end of your tour and visas (in-tour flights between destinations are included as per the itinerary)
Airport transfers on days 1 and 33
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Any meals not mentioned in the Inclusions
Paraglide flight in Medellin
Local football game at Estadio Atanasio Giradot in Medellin
Tejo game in Medellin
Death Road mountain bike ride in La Paz

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration33 days
StartMedellin
EndRio de Janeiro
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group20 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $14,245
Was $12,108.25
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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